Field Technician

Verdantas; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is hiring a Field Technician in Wilmington, DE to support field operations across infrastructure projects. This hands-on role emphasizes quality, safety, and compliance while collecting soil and materials samples in diverse environments.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ years' field or construction experience, and the ability to lift heavy loads. A valid driver’s license is required for travel and vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years collecting soil, concrete, groundwater, or other construction material samples.
• 1+ years working in construction.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control review and testing for construction projects.
• Review activities and provide oversight on a variety of construction projects within geotechnical engineering and construction.
• Field observation, testing, and sampling of soils, concrete masonry, and steel construction.
• Review, understand, and interpret project plans and specifications, shop drawings, product data, and RFIs.
• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as JSA forms, project field reports, field notes, soil, concrete, and asphalt datasheets, monitoring, and chain‑of‑custody forms.
• Recordkeeping and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Additional tasks may include laboratory testing of soils and concrete.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles.

Skills

Outdoor work

Material sampling

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting‑edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high‑growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people‑focused culture, prioritizing the well‑being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking a talented Field Technician to join our team in the Wilmington, DE office. This hands‑on role focuses on supporting field operations, ensuring quality and compliance across a variety of infrastructure projects.

Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group!

What You’ll Do:

• Perform quality control review and testing for construction projects


• Review activities and provide oversight on a variety of construction projects within the fields of geotechnical engineering and construction


• Field observation, testing, and sampling of soils, concrete masonry, and steel construction


• Review, understand, and interpret project plans and specifications, shop drawings, product data, and RFIs


• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, soil, concrete, and asphalt datasheets, monitoring, and chain‑of‑custody forms


• Recordkeeping and maintenance of testing equipment


• Additional tasks may include laboratory testing of soils and concrete


• Operate and maintain company vehicles

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 1 or more years of experience with collecting soil, concrete, groundwater, or other construction material samples


• 1 or more years working in construction


• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment


• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without an accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances


• Must have a valid driver’s license

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position is $20.00 an hour, with final compensation determined based on qualifications and licensing status

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment


• Paid Parental Leave


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life and AD&D Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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